The purpose of the dress and appearance (uniform dress code) is to enhance school safety, maintain school discipline, promote attention to detail, and instill community values. Uniforms give students a sense of belonging and team spirit. Wearing it says we’re all in this together! Additionally, wearing a uniform can improve learning by reducing distraction, sharpening the focus on schoolwork, and making the classroom a more suitable environment for learning. A school uniform teaches students to dress smartly and take pride in their appearance. 

Parents are expected to be the primary monitors of the uniform policy. Please help us by ensuring your child is in uniform each day.  Uniforms are to be worn from the first day of school until the final day of classes, unless students and parents are otherwise notified. Only approved uniform items may be worn to school and school activities. 

1. Appropriate uniform items consist of:

   • Khaki or navy pants, shorts, skorts, or skirts.  (Minimum length is no more than 3” above top of the knee.) (Solid color leggings or tights in appropriate school colors may be worn under skirts or skorts.)

   • “Clear blue plaid” skorts or skirts. (Minimum length is no more than 3” above the top of the knee.) (Solid color leggings or tights in appropriate school colors may be worn under skirts or skorts.)

   • Short or long sleeve royal blue, red, or white polo with STEMM logo.  (May wear white, black, or gray long sleeve shirt under short sleeve polo.)

   • Short or long sleeve white or light blue oxford shirt with STEMM crest.

   • STEMM spirit wear t-shirt (Advisory shirts may be worn only on free-dress or spirit days.) (Available from the PTO store only.)

   • Navy blazer with STEMM crest. (Must wear STEMM-branded oxford, polo, or shirt underneath the blazer.)

   • Shoes should have closed toe and back and match the uniform.  Tennis shoes or casual dress shoes are acceptable.

   • Red or royal blue polar fleece with STEMM crest

   • Red, royal blue, or gray sweatshirt or hoodie with STEMM spirit design (Available from the PTO store only.)

2. School uniform items must be worn as prescribed. The midriff must be covered and undergarments must not be exposed at any time. Gym shorts, loungewear, and leggings are not to be worn as bottoms. Jeans may be worn only on free dress or spirit days, and must not have any rips or frays. 

3. Non-STEMM outerwear is permitted only if the temperature is below 50℉. Students are prohibited from wearing outerwear that is not STEMM-branded while in school buildings or classrooms. However, they may wear such items (i.e. winter coats) when moving outdoors between buildings. Students may wear STEMM-branded outerwear with appropriate school colors and logos indoors. 

4. Hats cannot be worn at school except when allowed on specified spirit days. Winter hats may be worn outside when moving between buildings when the weather is below 50℉. 

5. Hair color should be within naturally occurring color tones.

6.  In the event that the school identifies items of clothing, accessories, buttons, or jewelry that are not set forth in this dress code, but are inappropriate or unsafe, the school may prohibit such items. Any form of dress or grooming which is distractive or disruptive will not be permitted.